Tweener Escapes: The Rise of the ‘Almost Legal’ Prison Break

Introduction The chilling howl of a siren slices through the night air, a familiar sound in many communities, but one that takes on a particularly unsettling resonance when it signifies a tweener prison break. Consider the case of Ethan, a fourteen-year-old charged with armed robbery, who recently escaped from a supposedly secure juvenile detention facility…

Baltimore Mayor Scott Faces Juvenile Crime Questions Amid Rising Violence

The Scope of the Juvenile Crime Problem in Baltimore The Shadow of Youthful Violence The streets of Baltimore, a city steeped in history and resilience, are once again wrestling with a familiar foe: juvenile crime. From the vibrant harbor to the quiet residential neighborhoods, the shadow of youthful violence looms, prompting a chorus of concern…